trapnest

/ˈtræpnɛst/

Definitions

1. noun

A small nest or enclosure, usually made of twigs and other plant material, used by animals such as birds or small mammals to shelter and protect their young.

“The mother bird carefully built a trapnest in the safety of the bush to keep her eggs from predators.”

Synonyms

  • enclosure
  • nest
  • shelter

Antonyms

  • exposure
  • vulnerability